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I I I RECOMMENDATIONS I I I I I I I I Operation of the City's water supply system under average streamflow conditions or under less severe deficit conditions than the 100-year recurrence interval was not included in the scope of work for this study. Some of the results of the study, however, provided useful information concerning these issues. In addition, discussions with City and CDM staff, Loveland Council, Loveland ~ater Board members and interested citizens during the course of the study identified issues related to "day-to-day" management of Loveland's water supplies. Two points of particular interest concerning the interrelationship between the Design Condition and day-to- day conditions were: o Utilization (i.e., capture, use and exchange) of Transfer Decree water to its fullest extent, and o Construction of reservoir facilities under a joint venture with other partners. I I The evaluations which led to the recommended alternative showed that, on average, approximately 2,200 acre-feet of storable transfer decree water would be left in the River even though the City is protected against the 100-Yr. deficit. The question of Potential costs and economic benefits related to the capture, use, and exchange of this water was raised. It should also be noted that project size for alternatives considered were based solely upon the City's needs and consequently, project costs would be borne solely by the City. The economic feasibility and yield to the City of larger projects constructed in partnership with other sponsors was not considered. I I I Based on the findings of the Phase II study, CDM recommends that the City consider taking the following actions to provide a reliable water supply to meet an annual average demand of 21,261 ac-ft. (estimated costs are shown in parentheses in 1987 dollars): I I -12- I